Adult onset of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2

Adult onset of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2

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Oct 26 08 3:19 AM

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I'm 63. I was just diagnosed with adult onset of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2. This is considered a "presumptive" service connected disability if
served on the ground in Vietman. I can't find how much it pays. Does anybody know?

I think all I need is a letter from my doctor saying theat I am under her care for the Diabetes, and a Statement in Support of Claim.

Requiring more than one daily injection of insulin, restricted diet, and regulation of activities (avoidance of strenuous occupational
and recreational activities) with episodes of ketoacidosis or hypoglycemic reactions requiring at least three hospitalizations per
year or weekly visits to a diabetic care provider, plus either progressive loss of weight and strength or complications that
would be compensable if separately evaluated .................. 100

Requiring insulin, restricted diet, and regulation of activities with episodes of ketoacidosis or
hypoglycemic reactions requiring
one or two hospitalizations per year or twice a month visits to a diabetic care provider, plus complications that would not
be compensable if separately evaluated ...... 60

For the VA your A1C score is not important. For a diabetic it extremely important! Google it and have your Doc explain it to you. Yea, your probably
struggling through the whole deal, learning to count carbs and all. Don't worry you will get it. Take care.

Playingpool,
My hubby is diabetic and disabled. Something to remember....medicine side effects can also occur that can be secondary to diabetes. If you are taking stuff for
high blood pressure, plus maybe other symptoms such as your eyes going bad, they could be added claims.

Be sure to research all the possibilities since they can add up in your claim.

Check out my website if you want since it has links to the VA ratings plus other VA stuff and also a medical site that is great for researching. You might also
find useful my suggestions for researching, organizing and assembling your claim. It is free to anyone.

Dear Friend: Go to your computer and type in www.vetshome.com/physicians_statement.htm You will find that this will be an easier way for your physician to
evaluate you and submit all other necessary documentation to the VA on your behalf. Be sure to make several copies in case other veterans are in need of this
statement. Hope this will help and good luck.

mjg46,
just checked that site out. That is really great. I have bookmarked and will eventually add to my site. Nice to see areas broken down concerning diabetes to
make it simpler to apply all problems correctly.
Thx for posting

You do not need to make a big song and dance out of this. The man either has DMII or he doesn't. When he makes his claim, all he needs to do is give the VA
his doctor's name and contact information. The VA will contact the doctor and he will write back that Mr Jones has DMII. No Forms or special format
necessary. It's really way too simple.

Larry, file a written claim ASAP. It can be as simple as a signed statement with your name, address and SS# addressed to the VA Regional Office (RO) in your
state. Add a copy of your DD 214. "I am filing a claim for comp for DM II based on in-country Vietnam service. Sincerely, Larry XXXXXXX" will do. The
reason for this is to have a document date stamped at the RO in Oct. You will then be due comp at the 20% rate FOR November. Yu are 20% s/c & that pays
$230/month. Keep a copy of your letter.

A visit to a VSO is then a good idea - bring copies of your claim and any VA paperwork you have received.

For your health, follow up treatment is important, and for future claims for conditions that are secondary to DM.

It all sounds very simple to many veterans, just to write the VA and the VA will contact your doctor, but this is not the way it works. Just a good
conversation with your doc and asking him to submit the form I gave you will speed the process. The VA has too many claims to process and believe me, if a
veteran can simplify the system, it will help a lot of other veterans also. These things have to be taken into account. Lets all try to help where help is
needed.

Thanks for all your replys. and a special thanks to mjg46 for his link to www.vetshome.com/physicians_statement.htm. I have an appoint with my doc on December 5th. I also have my
Statement in Support of claim (VA form 21-4238) nearly completed. I did three tours all over theThird corps area.